Find the Kittens

An augmented reality trail

The Cat’s kittens have escaped and they’re sleeping in spots across the Museum, so we need your help to find them.

Inspired by our exhibition The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years, this playful augmented reality (AR) trail will take you on a paw-some quest around your Museum, bringing imaginary characters to life and finding out the fascinating secrets of cats.

A statue from ancient Egypt, crafted in honour of Bastet, the goddess of protection, holds stories of devotion and care. Maude, the tigon, who once roamed Manchester’s Belle Vue Zoo, causes us to think about our relationship with the natural world. And the first bird does its best to escape the kittens’ clutches.

You can get involved every day throughout the exhibition’s run, all you need is a smartphone and a sense of adventure.